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Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd
Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka.Colour slide in a mount. Kofukuji Temple, Nara Park, Nara, JapanMade in Australia / 10japan, slide -
Bendigo Military Museum
Album - ALBUM, PHOTOGRAPH, Photo Album BCOF Association, c1945-1949
Item is part of the BCOF Association collection. Refer Cat No 7625This is a large photo album. The front and rear covers are made from wood. The basic colour is dark brown. On the front cover is painted a picture of Mt. Fuji, a Japanese village, a bridge and a small building on land, a tree and an archway. Colours are white, gold, red and mauve. It also has a very fine layer of reflective material - possible pearl shell. Inside are a large quantity of Aust soldiers in Japan - postwar. There are tourist type photos as well. Tokyo - Kure - Iwakuni. There are coloured postcards amongst the photos. It also has numerous scenes of Japanese civilian life. There are a few unused pages at the end of the album.ww2, japan, bcof -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book - Monica's War, John P Mcmahon, Monica's War, an Australian Army Matron in Australia, New Guinea and Japan, 2016
True story of an Army nurse who served in a hospital ship, New Guinea, Japan, Internment Camp at Tatura, and her struggles to have the AANS members to be permitted to care for soldiers suffering tropical illnesses and post traumatic stress disordersFront cover is blue top & bottom witha sepia coloured strip featuring women in uniform, also a colour photo of matron Monica McMahon wearing a white matron veil, red cape with white collar. Epaluts on her shoulders feature army badges, also her ribbons are pinned on the chest. An army badge is pinned at her throat. Underneath is a grey dress with metal buttons. Back cover is blue and brown with white writing re the subject of the book. Front cover is printed as follows : Monica's War. An Australian Army Matron in Australia, New Guinea and Japan. John P McMahonTrue story of an Army nurse who served in a hospital ship, New Guinea, Japan, Internment Camp at Tatura, and her struggles to have the AANS members to be permitted to care for soldiers suffering tropical illnesses and post traumatic stress disordersaustralian army nursing service, camp nursing staff -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Functional object, Yamato Shokai Ltd, Refillable Metal Hand Warmer, 1946-1960
The Japanese company Yamato Shokai Ltd was founded in 1923 in the city of Osaka. Destroyed during air raids in 1945, the factory was rebuilt in 1946. They manufactured the Peacock brand pocket-warmer and sold it internationally. Steel hand warmer in velvet pouch made in Japan for the export market.PEACOCKpocket warmers, hand warmers, personal accessories, peacock hand warmer -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Sword, World War Two Japanese NCO/Officer Sword and Scabbard, 1932 to 1944
Japanese Shi-gunto Army Officers sword and scabbard. The guard is rectangular in shape with cherry blossom motifs. The hilt is encased in Shark skin (?) Scabbard is made of painted steel. Brass fittings on the wooden scabbard encased in an enamel painted metal sheathWorld War Two Japanese NCO/Officer sword and scabbardCherry Blossom inscription on guardjapanese sword officer scabbard shi-gunto samuri cherry blossom -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Handkerchief, 1945 approx
White silk handkerchief with newspaper headlines and stories related to the surrender of Japan on 2 September 1945.World War 2White silk handkerchief with screen prints in green of newspaper articles of surrender by Japanese 2 September 1945.as abovemilitary history, army, costume accessories, male -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1970
Robin Boyd was appointed Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka and travelled to Osaka several times in 1969-1970. Boyd designed the innovative Space Tube, which had over 25 exhibition boxes, projecting from it. Amongst the topics covered were Australian scientific innovation (including brain research, immunology, Antarctic research, Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Power Scheme, rainmaking, and the night sky), Australian sport, house interiors, car manufacturing, Australian music and art, and Japanese-Australian relations.Colour slide in a mount. Japanese dry garden, possibly at Ryōan-ji temple, Kyoto, JapanMade in Australia / 25 / APR 70M2 / Japan (Handwritten)expo 70, osaka, robin boyd, slide -
Bendigo Military Museum
Currency - CURRENCY, JAPANESE OCCUPATION
Japanese Govt in occupied countries issued their version of their own local currencies so able to better control their economies. Abolish all traces of Western influences. Items in the collection of Richard William McGILVERY, RAAF. Refer Cat No. 7287P for his service details, photos and awards.1. Japanese issued occupation currency to the Phillipines. A 500 peso note predominantly grey in colour. On one side written "The Japanese Government" and "500 pesos", with No. 500 in each corner and picture of a cenotaph in the middle. Other side has No. 500 in each corner and "Five Hundred Pesos" in middle. 2. Japanese issued Occupation currency to Indonesia. A 5 Gulden note, predominantly green in colour. No's and description on one side and just no's on other side. 1. Has No. 500 in each corner on both sides "500 Pesos” in writing and one side has "The Japanese Government". 2. One side has "5" in each corner and other side has No. 5 across note 3 times. In middle on one side says "De Japansche Regeering Betact AAN Toonder VIJF Gulden" Letters SG stamped twice.occupational currencies, japan, richard william mcgilvery -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Bank notes, Japanese Government, Japanese currency
Japanese occupation currency WW2The Japanese government one centavo PX "1" in each corner in black on a paler green background. "1" in green in each corner and centre on reverse. -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Incense Burner, Early 19th century
Nancy Hawley requested one of a pair come to the Emerald Museum . It was brought back from Japan by a friend of Noni Smith after World War 2. Noni Smith was Mr Murphy's nurse for many years Noni died at the age of 90 years . She was principal of Emerald Primary School. She was very involved with the recovery after Ash Wednesday 1983 firesJapanese Incense Burner Circa early 19th centuryFloral Bowl with Figured Legs and Topjapanese insense burner -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - JAPANESE SURRENDER
Japanese Surrender document written in Japanese writing.Cream paper with Japanese writing in blue print, English translation in red ink. Overleaf black ink Japanese writing in a black border."The Japanese with this message has ceased resistance. he should be treated well in accordance with International Law. Take him to the nearest Commanding Officer. C -in- C. Allied Forces" documents, japanese surrender, ww2 -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1964
Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka.Colour slide in a mount. Ko-shoin: Moon-Viewing Platform, Katsura Imperial Villa, Kyoto, JapanTokyo, Japan / Japanese Gardens (2) / Katsura Inperial Villa / Step at Ko Shoin and Moon-view pavilion / 8 / Encircled 3 (Handwritten) / Encircled 3 (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1961
Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka.Colour slide in a mount. Readers Digest Building, Tokyo, Japan, 1951. (Architect: Antonin Raymond.)Made in Australia / 8japan, slide -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1960s
Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka.Colour slide in a mount. The New Kabuki Theatre, 1958, Osaka, Japan (Architect: Togo Murano)Made in Australia / 9japan, slide -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1961
Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka.Colour slide in a mount. Dentsu Osaka Branch, Osaka, Japan, 1960. (Architect: Kenzo Tange.)Made in Australia / 6 / 8 (Handwritten)japan, slide -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1961
Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka.Colour slide in a mount. Rikkyo University Library, 1960, Tokyo, Japan. (Architect: Kenzo Tange.)Made in Australia / 11 / 7 (Handwritten)japan, slide -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1961
Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka.Colour slide in a mount. Kurashiki Town Hall (1960), Kurashiki, Japan. (Architect: Kenzo Tange.)Made in Australia / 20japan, slide -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE OF SURRENDER MOUNTED, 6/9/1945
Copy of Instrument of Surrender of Japanese forces in New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland, Bougainville and Adjacent islands 6th Sept 1945Signed by Vernon Sturdee, LT General First Australian Army and Commander in Chief Japanese Imperial Southeastern Army (signed in Japanese characters).documents-certificates, japan, military history, surrender -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - TIN, JAPANESE, c.WWII
Japanese Tin containing 3 nose cones for shells..1) Metal - tin (empty container), rectangular shape, Japanese printed writing on white paper label on long side .2) Metal - tin , lid of container, rectangular shape, Japanese printed writing on white paper on top side.1) & .2) Japanese printed writing on white paper, stained & torn.containers - commercial, metalcraft, weapons, passchendaele barracks trust -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Bank notes, Japanese Government, Japanese currency
Japanese occupation currency WW2The Japanese government ten cents M over BG "10" in each corner in green on a paler green background. "10" in green in each corner and centre on reverse. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1961
Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka.Colour slide in a mount. Children's Peace Monument, Hiroshima, Japan. (Architects: Kazuo Kikuchi and Kiyoshi Ikebe.)9 / 12 (Handwritten)japan, slide -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, BENNETTS, c. July 1947
Part of the Bennetts Collection. Photograph features Alva Marie Bennetts and an unknown male in uniform. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of "Alva Bennetts" service.Black and white photograph with thin white border. Photograph features a lady in civilian clothes and a man in uniform. people in background. All in front of a building with arched doorway.Handwritten on back in black ink: Tokyo, Japan, July 47! Handwritten on back in pencil: '417-16.'bennetts collection, alva bennetts, photograph, japan -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Flag, Silk Japanese Flag, 1945
The item was brought back from Japan by Sapper Albert Alexander Founds VX71775 who joined from Lara Victoria 12 January 1942 and was discharged on 9th July 1947.Brought back by Sapper Albert Alexander Founds VX71775 from World War 2Silk Japanese Flag Nonejapanese flag, nippon, silk, japan -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Box - ammunition, c1940
Brought home by Peter Trull from Moratai, Tarakan IslandRectangular wooden army ammunition (detonator) box with metal clips to close/secure lid to main box.Letters and words on box: 844 Japanese characters/scriptarmy ammunition box, trull, p, tatura, japan, tarakan island, arms, ammunition -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Flag, Japanese flag, WW2
Captured in the South West Pacific area from surrendered Japanese soldiers. Brought home by an Australian soldier and later donated to the Ringwood RSL.Silk with Rising Sun diameter 60cm.Japanese language markings. Also english "Major Watanabe....also Majolleictnant." -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Bank notes, Japanese Government, Japanese currency
Japanese occupation currency WW2The Japanese government promised to pay the bearer on demand fifty cents MP "50" in each corner in pink on a pink and blue background. "50" in pink on each side (2) on reverse. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1961
Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka.Colour slide in a mount. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum 1951-3, Hiroshima, Japan. (Architect: Kenzo Tange.)3japan, slide -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1961
Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka.Colour slide in a mount. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum 1951-3, Hiroshima, Japan. (Architect: Kenzo Tange.)12 / B (Handwritten) / Encircled 11 (Handwritten)japan, slide -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1961
Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka. Boyd called it the Sogetsu Art Center in his book “Kenzo Tange”, where it is extensively illustrated (Plates 77-82).Colour slide in a mount. Sogetsu Art center (1958), Tokyo, Japan. (Architect: Kenzo Tange.)Made in Australia / 18japan, slide -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - TWO JAPANESE FANS
2 cardboard novelty fans with moving eyes, 1 depicting a donkey & 1 a Japanese girl. Promotion for Japan Export Trade Promotion Agency ( Jetro) Japanese Chamber of Commerce in Australia.Made ub Japan See Japan as it really iscommerce, advertising, fan